Giddings Independent School District (Isd)

The Giddings Independent School District (Isd) serves approximately 1,900 students across four schools—Giddings High School, Giddings Middle, Giddings Elementary (PK-3), and Giddings Intermediate (grades 4-5)—and is ranked in the 67th percentile statewide with a 3-star rating.

Giddings High School is the district's standout performer, consistently earning a 4-star rating and exceeding state averages in every core subject, including Algebra I, Biology, English I and II, and U.S. History. It boasts a 97.1% graduation rate and a dropout rate of just 0.2%. In contrast, Giddings Middle presents a stark contrast: while its advanced math students achieve a perfect 100% proficiency on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam, the majority of 6th graders scored 0% proficient in standard math. This "two-tiered" math performance highlights a significant achievement gap within the same school. The elementary schools face the greatest challenges, with Giddings Elementary scoring well below state averages in 3rd-grade reading and math, while Giddings Intermediate shows mixed results, exceeding state averages in 4th-grade math and 5th-grade science but lagging in reading.

Notably, spending per student does not correlate with performance: the lowest-spending school (Giddings Middle at $8,662) produces the most impressive single academic result, while the highest-spending school (Giddings Intermediate at $11,147) is not the top performer. The high school's success suggests that once students reach that level, the system works effectively, but the elementary schools' struggles indicate a need for stronger early intervention. Overall, the district offers a strong high school experience but reveals significant disparities in math achievement and foundational learning in earlier grades.